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**9mm_fan** · 03-29-2011, 04:59 PM

Monteverdi is such a class composer. His operas L'orfeo and L'Arianna and church music Vespro della Beata Vergine speaks of his monumental works and because of these works, he was even seen as a composer who knows both era's music, Renaissance and Baroque and he was also seen as the main reason Baroque was also born. With heavy heart leaving Monteverdi.

Also you might have noticed, during Baroque period, slowly and steadily the accompanying instruments got it recognition. Right from Harpsichord, clavichord (keyboard instruments), flute, Viol (not viola), lute to name a few, started evolving and composers from middle and late Baroque period used these instruments for their concertos without voice. Concertos used an instrument as primary accompanied by other instruments. Also we heard some new terms in the music like sonatas (eventhough sonata is known in Renaissance, they way it was used in Baroque is different), continuo (again from Monteverdi), trio sonata, string quartet, quintet, concerto grosso and so on.

Arcangelo Corelli is one such composer in mid baroque who's trio sonata and concerto grosso (his innovation) is very famous.

Trio Sonata Op.1 in G minor A Fantastic piece.

Concerto grosso Op.6 No.8 in G minor (1/6) All the six parts are mind boggling and directly touches your heart!!

But Renaissance and Baroque can't be imagined without a Lute. Lute is a string instrument like a guitar. You can view how the lute looks and is played. Once you hear the lute sound, you may not like guitar at all.

This instrument was pivotal in many concerto.

Antonio Vivaldi Lute Concerto in D Major (played by none other than John Williams in 1993, but used a guitar instead of lute). Beautiful piece.

PS: Yes Sunil, Ella is such a gorgeous singer, I have most of her collections. Any day or evening, her songs makes you feel fresh.

03-29-2011, 04:59 PM	#13
9mm_fan Join Date May 2007 Age 54 Posts 5,191 Senior Member	Monteverdi is such a class composer. His operas L'orfeo and L'Arianna and church music Vespro della Beata Vergine speaks of his monumental works and because of these works, he was even seen as a composer who knows both era's music, Renaissance and Baroque and he was also seen as the main reason Baroque was also born. With heavy heart leaving Monteverdi. Also you might have noticed, during Baroque period, slowly and steadily the accompanying instruments got it recognition. Right from Harpsichord, clavichord (keyboard instruments), flute, Viol (not viola), lute to name a few, started evolving and composers from middle and late Baroque period used these instruments for their concertos without voice. Concertos used an instrument as primary accompanied by other instruments. Also we heard some new terms in the music like sonatas (eventhough sonata is known in Renaissance, they way it was used in Baroque is different), continuo (again from Monteverdi), trio sonata, string quartet, quintet, concerto grosso and so on. Arcangelo Corelli is one such composer in mid baroque who's trio sonata and concerto grosso (his innovation) is very famous. Trio Sonata Op.1 in G minor A Fantastic piece. Concerto grosso Op.6 No.8 in G minor (1/6) All the six parts are mind boggling and directly touches your heart!! But Renaissance and Baroque can't be imagined without a Lute. Lute is a string instrument like a guitar. You can view how the lute looks and is played. Once you hear the lute sound, you may not like guitar at all. This instrument was pivotal in many concerto. Antonio Vivaldi Lute Concerto in D Major (played by none other than John Williams in 1993, but used a guitar instead of lute). Beautiful piece. PS: Yes Sunil, Ella is such a gorgeous singer, I have most of her collections. Any day or evening, her songs makes you feel fresh.
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